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Can someone explain please....
in simple English what "formal suspects" means and exactly what, if anything, it makes to the outcome of this dreadful story?
http://news.uk.msn.com/Madeleine-McCann-Missin g.aspx
http://news.uk.msn.com/Madeleine-McCann-Missin g.aspx
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Hiya B00 :)
I read that the McCanns have to become formal suspects to have better legal representation. That will, I presume, bring them better protection in all aspects of this case.
It apparently works like that in Portugal, and they were asked to become 'arguida' for their own protection.
p.s. Thank you for your kind words over my MiL :) xxx
I read that the McCanns have to become formal suspects to have better legal representation. That will, I presume, bring them better protection in all aspects of this case.
It apparently works like that in Portugal, and they were asked to become 'arguida' for their own protection.
p.s. Thank you for your kind words over my MiL :) xxx
I find it interesting that many people who believed that Robert Murat was obviously guilty because he was a formal suspect are now saying that being a formal suspect in a murder case in Portugal is merely for that person's own benefit and in no way indicates guilt.
I am not suggesting for one second this applies to beryllium, but it is just a general observation.
I am not suggesting for one second this applies to beryllium, but it is just a general observation.
lol, just seen the post and video posted Beryl, think I may annoy silverdaler with my reply too, though it's not really intentional. I have to admit to being a bit old fashioned and I don't like seeing young children hitting others and it being deemed as funny, hope she's not offended by my opinion though.
I hope you and Mr Beryl are slowly getting over the death of your MIL, always difficult to know how to handle it isn't it when it's their relative and not yours? Take care xxx
And- getting back to the topic i originally posted about (i'm a bu88er for going off on a tangent!), i really hope they find poor Maddie soon either dead or hopefully alive so that there is a closure on this whole sorry dreadful case.
I hope you and Mr Beryl are slowly getting over the death of your MIL, always difficult to know how to handle it isn't it when it's their relative and not yours? Take care xxx
And- getting back to the topic i originally posted about (i'm a bu88er for going off on a tangent!), i really hope they find poor Maddie soon either dead or hopefully alive so that there is a closure on this whole sorry dreadful case.
I totally agree with you, Ethel.
Of course people believed Robert Murat to be guilty of abducting Maddie as he had child porn on his computer. Even though the McCann's are now formal suspects..the same status as Murat was, they couldn't possibly have anything to do with Maddie's disappearance could they?
Of course people believed Robert Murat to be guilty of abducting Maddie as he had child porn on his computer. Even though the McCann's are now formal suspects..the same status as Murat was, they couldn't possibly have anything to do with Maddie's disappearance could they?
Oh yes, that is true BOO.
Having read countless cases on child abductions and murders in the past (I was a 'Private Detective' subscriber, you know ;o) nothing is unbelievable to me.
If the police found it necessary to name Robert Murat as a suspect then I don't see why the McCanns shouldn't either. As a parent I can see why it would be a distressing act, however I can also see why it is not only a necessary act for the McCanns in the legal representation way, it is also imperative that all avenues are explored. Surely the parents must know that there are parents who do murder their children?
Robert Murat's family were just as appalled at his 'arrest'. I just don't see why it is so different for them.
Having read countless cases on child abductions and murders in the past (I was a 'Private Detective' subscriber, you know ;o) nothing is unbelievable to me.
If the police found it necessary to name Robert Murat as a suspect then I don't see why the McCanns shouldn't either. As a parent I can see why it would be a distressing act, however I can also see why it is not only a necessary act for the McCanns in the legal representation way, it is also imperative that all avenues are explored. Surely the parents must know that there are parents who do murder their children?
Robert Murat's family were just as appalled at his 'arrest'. I just don't see why it is so different for them.
Yes ~ and because they are Maddie's parents of course it is worse for them, if they are innocent.
As I have said before when my daughter broke her arm I was being accused of doing it to her myself. I know this is different to murder..but I was still being accused of harming my own daughter. I was quite appalled, however knew it was necessary as there must be many children slipping through the net.
I feel the same way about this case. Maybe the police are doing this as they have nothing else to go on, I don't know..however I still feel that the McCanns, if innocent, should just let the police conduct this investigation ~ as they did with Murat.
As I have said before when my daughter broke her arm I was being accused of doing it to her myself. I know this is different to murder..but I was still being accused of harming my own daughter. I was quite appalled, however knew it was necessary as there must be many children slipping through the net.
I feel the same way about this case. Maybe the police are doing this as they have nothing else to go on, I don't know..however I still feel that the McCanns, if innocent, should just let the police conduct this investigation ~ as they did with Murat.
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